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Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok

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Property grounds
A group of people seated around a campfire in an outdoor setting with trees and a house in the background.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the surrounding trees.
A child playing in the sand with a bucket and a shovel.
A cozy room with a blue sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table. Large windows offer a view of a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Gilmanton IW, NH
  • Place, Crystal Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, New Hampshire International Speedway
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok

With access to 200’ of beach on Crystal Lake with a gorgeous view of the Belknap Mountain range – our property has the best view on the lake!
Built in the 1930's, the Brown Camp has quaint, New England summer cottage architecture with a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, and 3 bedrooms.
The property rents from Saturday to Saturday during the summer season. Living room with smart TV (bring your Netflix password!) Dinning room table inside plus one on the screened porch! Sleeps 7 total (hard limit).
Bedroom #1: Queen bed.
Bedroom #2: Two Twin beds or a King
Bedroom #3 One Twin bed
Living room: Futon for up to 2
Big Screened porch with a view of the lake, chairs for reading, relaxing, etc. and a full table for semi-outdoor dinning or evening card games.

Aptly named, Crystal Lake has clean, clear water. Our location has a naturally sandy beach (no rocks, and you can see to the bottom!) great for families and swimming, fishing, boating. We have 3 piers and a large swim raft which is placed deep enough to dive from. We provide kayaks, canoes, paddleboat, rowboats, and life preservers for your use. This is a great place for lounging on the beach while watching your kids swim, floating in a tube with a drink, fishing, or exploring the area in a kayak. Picnic tables and large yard for yard games- bring your favorites along! Shuffleboard court available. Quiet roads for biking/jogging with beautiful views. Owner lives on property if you need assistance.

Perfect for Family Reunions- this is one of 3 cottages on site (inquire for available dates).

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need including a microwave, coffee maker, plenty of pots and pans, dishes, glasses and silverware.

Outside there is a picnic table, lawn furniture and a gas grill. The living room has plenty of space to relax, with a stone fireplace for chilly nights and free firewood! Wifi is included, no landline. Cell service is generally good but can vary by carrier.
Pets Welcome! $150 fee.

Linens: You can bring your own sheets and towels or rent them from us for very affordable prices.

Boats and firewood are available free: The free use of rowboats, canoes, Kayaks and a paddle boat are shared by the 3 cottages at Crystal Acres but yes, you can bring your own boat as well. There is plenty of mooring space.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect for kids of all ages.
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Events

No events allowed
Family Reunions are allowed. No loud parties pls.
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
$150 non refundable ea. No more than 2 dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside yes.
Please leave the cottage as you found it. No smoking inside. Bring your own linens or rent them from us.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 114325
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family Reunions are allowed. No loud parties pls.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gilmanton IW

Located in Gilmanton IW, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Hampshire Pewter Co. and Stand Up Paddleboard NH are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Brookside Mall and Tanger Outlets Tilton. Gunstock Mountain Coaster and Libby Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Gilmanton IW, NH

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook - 35 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Squam Lake - 50 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 29 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bay - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shibley's At The Pier - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

As of 9 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok on 13 June 2027 start from NZ$2,003, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brown Camp Lakeside Cottage w/natural sand beach, crystal-clear water! Pets ok located?

Nestled on the beach, this Gilmanton IW cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake Park, Suncook River and Lake Manning. Sunset Lake and Gilmanton Iron Works Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We made amazing family memories! Very family friendly beach and the water was so warm and crystal clear. Would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage, very homey and comfortable for me and my daughter and her husband and two girls, ages 2 and 4, and their dog! Owners were friendly and helpful and the beach area was perfect for swimming and docking the small boat we brought. I would absolutely recommend this spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were very nice and accomodating helping us with anything we needed. This was a perfect location to stay at for the races at NHIS.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect get away

I spent a week at this property with my friends and family, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The cabins are quaint and rustic with nothing fancy but just the right amount of space. We spent most of our time at the lake, with the extremely friendly and accommodating owners of the property. The porch in the Brown Camp cabin, where we stayed, is perfect for meals and makes cool evenings and rainy days enjoyable. The property is adorable, with 3 docks and a floating raft, plenty of canoes and kayaks to use as we pleased, and floats and toys for the kids to use on the beach and in the water. There's a cute country store 5 min down the road if you need supplies. If you're looking for a comfortable, cabin vacation next to a quiet lake where you can kick back and relax and forget about the real world, this is your place. We definitely plan to return as often as we can.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in the “Brown Camp” was everything that we could have wanted!More than adequate space for 4 adults, 3 children aged 2-7, and 2 large dogs!I personally enjoyed the screened in porch so much and claimed my spot in a comfy wicker chair where the breeze was cool and comfortable, and perfect for reading a good book!Our hosts were very friendly and super easy to communicate with, even inviting our family to the lake to share a fire and smores with them! Darcy put in a request for good weather for our stay and we had beautiful weather with only 1 rain day!We had a great time and really hope to visit again in the near future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kate k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rain

Great library
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sue & Art were great host. I had forgotten a tarp for my motorcycle they pulled one off there boat

Would definitely come back! Would highly recommend! Family friendly. Great fishing, the scenery was breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of Heaven

My husband, myself along with my sister and brother-in-law stayed a week in September in the Villa. The property was gorgeous, weather was fabulous and Sue and Art were the perfect hosts. It was one of the most relaxing weeks we’ve had in a very long time and are thankful for the time we spent enjoying the property and Everything the camp had to offer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This place is a little slice of heaven. The cabin was absolutely perfect- It was rustic, with plenty of space, comfortable beds, and everything you need to make delicious meals! The beach front is absolutely beautiful, the best spot on the lake, with a sandy beach, three piers, a dock to swim out to, and every kind of water toy you can imagine! My family had a blast canoeing, kayaking fishing, swimming, and enjoying a week of lake life! We will definitely be renting here in future years! Thanks to Sue and Art for being such awesome hosts, they were attentive, but not overbearing! I already miss the view, and the sunsets over the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
These folks were so much fun to have around. Our Grandkids loved their kids in spite of the age differences (3-11) and Stacy spent a lot of time doing craft projects and "visiting" with our Grands. They are fun to visit with and watch them enjoying Crystal Acres. I do hope they come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our rainy vacation

Was exactly what I expected with pics and description.owners were super friendly and helpful when necessary but never overbearing,as they live on the property.well water was super nice! Also VERY welcoming and accommodating with our two dogs.the free use of canoes and kayaks was sweet.What really stunk was the weather.we only had one beach day,if they could have controlled the weather it would have been an outstanding week!! Than you all for a relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Darcy Cloutman

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Our family has owned this property for 5 generations, since 1898! We all grew up here in the summers, and two generations have retired here (so far!). We are passionate about preserving it's old-timey feel and and relaxed family atmosphere.

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique spot with lots of history and of stories which we are happy to share with you as you sit on the pier dangling your feet enjoying the sun. It has the best view of the Belknap Mountain Range and one of the only naturally sandy beaches! The drop off is gradual and therefore wonderful for kids (of all ages!). We grew up spending hours playing in the water, and love watching our kids/grandchildren do the same. Many of our guests have become friends, and we love sharing this very special place with them (some for generations!).

What makes this property unique

Crystal Acres has all the benefits of a resort vacation without the big resort. Parents often tell us it's the most relaxing vacation they've ever had because there is so much for the kids to do without having to leave the place. When you are tired of the beach and swimming there's always shuffleboard, a large yard (feel free to bring lawn games), and flashlight tag. We have 3 kayaks, 1 child-sized kayak, a row boat, a paddle boat, and 2 canoes. We provide life preservers. In the evening, bring your fishing rod or make s'mores by the fire pit while stargazing.

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